Magellan Triton 500 Waterproof Hiking GPS
Magellan Triton 500 Waterproof Hiking GPS
- Accurate Bearings: A simple-to-use, 3-axis electronic compass delivers stationary heading and bearing at any altitude
- Weather Predictions: An embedded barometer allows customers to track pressure and altitude changes
- Memory Boost: Storing data, including additional maps, terrain, and geocache data is easy with the Triton 500¿s SD card slot
- Detailed Maps: Pre-loaded base maps and compatible third-party maps identify major rivers, lakes, cities, and other geographical boundaries
- Crystal Clear Graphics: 2.2″ (5.59 cm) full-color display delivers vivid imagery in the field.
The Triton 500 is so easy to use that its user manual may never make it out of the box. It reinvents handheld GPS by combining exclusive compatibility with National Geographic TOPO!® maps, new Magellan VantagePoint¿ content management software, a rugged, waterproof design, and the superior feature set that outdoor enthusiasts need and expectAmazon.com Product Description Magellan Triton reinvents handheld GPS. Amazingly easy to use, Triton 500 is perfect for the first-time GPS user. And the full-color display, SD-card compatibility, enhanced features, fast signal acquisition, reliable signal lock and precision positioning make Triton 500 an excellent choice for the advanced navigator. The next-generation handheld GPS for precision outdoor navigation. Click to enlarge. Simple menus, instant access buttons, intuitive scroll pad and crystal clear graphics let you navigate with ease. Click to enlarge. See your direction of travel, distance and position of destination, h
List Price: $ 299.99
Price: $ 299.99
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J. Bencina
March 24, 2011You get what you pay for,
This is my first time purchasing a hand held GPS system. I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on a unit, and frankly I wasn’t looking for a lot of bells and whistles. In retrospect, I am happy with my purchase, however I would not spend more money for the pricier Tritons.
When I first booted it up, I was a little disappointed with the base map which only included major highways. For my first test run, we took it for a drive in my friend’s car. It tracked us very well, and the speed seemed spot on (judging by the speedometer). This morning, I took it out for a bike ride down to the beach. The unit fit easily in my bike jersey pocket and was able to get a signal for the 8 mile ride. When I got home, I exported the data to Google Earth, and the GPS path matched my actual path. I also checked the vertical profile for my trip which seemed accurate based on USGS maps for the area.
I have a few complaints about the unit. The compass is not 100% accurate. If I needed an accurate heading, I would use my old-fashioned compass. I also think the interface could have used some work to make it flow better. The included Vantage Point software could’ve been a little more robust, but it gets the job done. If I was expecting a top of the line GPS unit, I could have purchased a much more expensive unit. But for the simple things I was looking for, the Triton 500 works just fine.
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